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Shelly Schubert

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Skilled Medical Technologist with a strong background in microbiology ( 30 years), demonstrated through progressive roles at institutions like AdventHealthShawneeMission. Expert in aseptic technique and pathogen detection, with a knack for improving lab productivity by over 20%. Excels in microbial identification and training new staff, showcasing leadership and technical prowess.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Technologist-microbiology

AdventHealthShawneeMission
Shawnee, KS
08.2019 - Current
  • Read all cultures including fungal and mycobacteriology.
  • Perform gram stains, auramine/rhodamine and kinyoun stains, wet preps, rapid antigen and other EIA tests.
  • Set up identifications on MALDI and susceptibilities on Vitek 2.
  • Perform positive blood cultures from Virtuo, read stains, set up media, PCR ID (from Cepheid or Biofire), and accelerate susceptibility if indicated.
  • Perform other PCR tests including: Strep B, MRSA/SA, CDiff PCR, CarbaR, TVag, 4 plex for COVID, RSV, FLU A/B, GI panel, BCID, ME, Resp 2.1, Pneumo panel and CT/NG.
  • Assist in validation studies, head CAP Surveys for micro department only tech trained for fungus. Work alone on weekends to improve productivity and handle shortage of staff.
  • Assist in set ups

Medical Technologist-microbiology

Quest Diagnostics
Lenexa, KS
02.2015 - 07.2019
  • Read bacterial cultures in high volume
  • Performed identification on MALDI and susceptibilities on Vitek 2 and Micro Scan.
  • Performed positive blood cultures from BacTec, and cultures were already inoculated from other labs.
  • Assisted in QC, so me set ups , EIA testing and gram stains

Medical Technology-microbiology

Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Shawnee Mission, KS
02.2006 - 01.2015
  • Read bacterial cultures, fungal cultures, and mycobacteriology.
  • Performed identifications (Vitek 2 and other biochemical tests) and susceptibilities on Vitek 2.
  • Performed positive blood cultures from BacTalert.
  • Performed rapid and EIA tests.
  • Assisted in set ups, read gram stains, revised procedures and trained students and new hires.
  • Head of competency

Education

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology And Natural Science

Avila College
Kansas City, MO
07-1995

High School Diploma -

Wright City High School
Wright City, MO
05-1990

Skills

  • Aseptic technique proficiency
  • Antibiotic susceptibility testing
  • Culture preparation
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Gram staining expertise
  • Biochemical testing
  • Automated instrument operation
  • Pathogen detection
  • Specimen handling
  • Microbial identification
  • Data interpretation
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Quality control procedures
  • Lab equipment maintenance

Timeline

Medical Technologist-microbiology

AdventHealthShawneeMission
08.2019 - Current

Medical Technologist-microbiology

Quest Diagnostics
02.2015 - 07.2019

Medical Technology-microbiology

Shawnee Mission Medical Center
02.2006 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Medical Technology And Natural Science

Avila College

High School Diploma -

Wright City High School

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